The number of patients being treated for Covid-19 infections linked to an outbreak at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor has fallen again.
The outbreak was confirmed in February and affected five adult wards, at the time 49 people were being treated after being infected with the virus at the hospital.
Alyson Constantine, Acute Care Director at Ysbyty Gwynedd, said: “As of this morning, 15 March, we are caring for 39 patients with COVID-19 at Ysbyty Gwynedd, of which, 17 are hospital acquired infection.
“Many of these patients have been receiving care for more than 15 days and are recovering.
“The majority of planned surgery is still postponed at the hospital, however urgent day case surgery is continuing. A small number of patients who require an inpatient bed are also being offered their procedure at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
“Please continue to attend your appointments unless notified otherwise, remember to wear your mask, use the available hand sanitiser on arrival and only have someone accompany you for your appointment if necessary. If you are unable to attend an appointment, please notify us as soon as possible.”
